Research Assistant - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant position.

About the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, research, and innovation institute providing neurological and mental healthcare for 330,000 patients annually. More than 300 physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's disease. For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org/RNI.

About the Opportunity

Participates in the development, coordination and implementation of several research projects that are essential to the research activities of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Under the supervision of research faculty, performs a variety of collaborative duties involved in these research projects. This is an entry level research position that requires willingness to complete on the job.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 37.5-hour work week
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
* 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
* Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• The Research Assistant (RA) position supports research activities in the Clinical Research Unit in the WVU RNI with direction from clinical research specialists, investigators, and research scientists. Once trained and delegated to do so, daily tasks may include:

  • Obtain consent and assist patients in enrolling in wearable/biometric studies for memory problems, addiction, movement disorders, etc.
  • Perform compliance calls, facilitate patient payments, perform tech trouble shooting and provide patient escort and support services for scheduled appointments.
  • Administer cognitive and/or behavioral assessments, assess vital signs, perform EEG, etc.
  • Plan and schedule research activities.
  • Observe and record appropriate data, perform quality control review of results for accuracy and completeness.
  • Perform and maintain inventory of study supplies.
  • Operate, calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
  • Conduct literature and library searches on specified topics and prepare abstracts, PowerPoint presentations, and/or manuscript drafts if requested.
  • Prepares and organizes basic information for reports to be written by investigators and scientists.
  • Maintains required records, statistics, reports, etc. as mandated by federal or state laws and/or institutional policies.
  • Retrieves data reports from the respective repositories when requested.
  • Assists with data archiving activities.
  • Assists with clinical research trial participant recruiting activities.
  • Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
  • Accompany study participants to scheduled appointments and provide assistance, as needed.

  • Prepares reports and presents results of research activities.

Pay Grade: 15

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience in clinical research.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Candidate should be outgoing, organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to further the research goals of the WVU RNI.
• Able to adhere to firm deadlines.
• Position requires the ability to protect participant confidentiality and maintain composure when handling sensitive issues.
• Position requires the ability to work in a team environment, maintain a professional appearance and interact with others in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of research methods and design.
  

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From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.